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Renewable energies and maritime applications give the automation expert a boost

In the VibroDraw process, Fraunhofer IWU, together with MARK Metallwarenfabrik GmbH and DEVAD GmbH, has succeeded in effectively coupling ultrasonic vibrations into industrially relevant deep drawing processes with cycle rates of up to 500 strokes per minute.

Mechanical engineering feels the impact of the recession - yet companies have only reduced their workforce by just under 1 percent in 2024. Even now, core staff should be retained as much as possible.

More efficient and brighter diode lasers thanks to fiber Bragg gratings

For around 55 years, Rohr-Mertl has been working with the sawing and storage solutions from KASTO. The specialist for steel pipes values not only the high quality of the products but also the excellent service in maintenance and upkeep. Even the first saw, built in 1970, still works like it did on the first day.

Spain convinces as an AM growth market and bridge builder to South America

The new KR IONTEC ultra is slim and strong at the same time: With high performance and a load capacity of up to 120 kg, it can be ideally used for handling and welding applications.

From May 6 to 9, 2025, the Stuttgart exhibition center will once again become the meeting point for tool, model, and mold making. An international press trip in February was an important milestone in the preparations.

OVE Plasmatec, a service provider for the surface refinement of elastomers, reports revenue growth for 2024 despite a challenging environment

Schröder presents bending machine at Roofing Expo